Tender Awakening

Vivienne woke up the next morning with strong arms wrapped around her. It had been years since she’d woken up this way—wrapped in warmth, feeling safe and cherished. She smiled to herself, silently admitting how much she could get used to this.

Turning her head slightly, she looked up at Declan’s sleeping face. He looked peaceful, his lips slightly parted and his eyelashes fluttering every so ofte